Within Toiyabe National Forest, Lower Twin Lake Campground operates under US Forest Service management from May through October. The facility accommodates RVs up to 35 feet and offers both drive-in and walk-in sites at $39 per night. Reservations help secure spots during the active season.
Access involves rough road conditions that require careful navigation. The campground sits near both creek and lake features, providing fishing opportunities for anglers. A no-pets policy applies to all campers. Those exploring the broader region can find campgrounds around Bridgeport for additional options. Plan for seasonal closure from October through early May.
Description
Overview
Lower Twin Lakes Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.
Facilities
The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and fire rings with grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Robinson Creek South Campground is nearby, where educational programs are held at its amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Natural Features
The campground is situated next to Robinson Creek, just below Lower Twin Lake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Massive Jeffrey pines tower over the site, offering partial shade. Aspens, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are within walking distance, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. A public boat ramp and beach are half-mile from the campground. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Charges & Cancellations
Reservation sites will be held until check out time (12 pm) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the Campground Manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Fee Info
Camping fees include one vehicle. Extra vehicle fee of $6 per vehicle per night is due at kiosk in campground upon arrival.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundToiyabe National Forest Lower Twin Lake Campground is located in California
Directions
From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 and turn south at Twin Lakes Road and travel 9.6 miles. Turn left onto South Twin Road and travel approximately 0.6 miles across the bridge to the campground.
Address
P.O. BOX 472
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Coordinates
38.1727778 N
119.3311111 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 18 min from Reno, NV
- 4 hrs 57 min from Merced, CA
- 5 hrs 47 min from Fresno, CA
